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China Daily Africa | Updated: 2016-08-12 08:47

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Taking a spin: A woman spins silk thread during the opening of the 18th International Fair for Rural Economy of Madagascar in the capital, Antananarivo, on Aug 3. The fair features agricultural, livestock, fishing and handicraft products from Madagascar's 22 regions. Eric Laperozy / Xinhua

Music to dance by: A man (front, left) from Rwanda's Nkombo Island plays a traditional musical instrument during the launch of the Pan-African Dance Festival in Kigali, capital of Rwanda, on Aug 1. The festival launched together with Rwanda's national harvest day, locally called Umuganura, ran till Aug 5. More than 10 African countries took part in the festival. Xinhua

Traditional help: Chinese doctor Jin Zhidan treats a patient at the Katutura State Hospital in Windhoek, capital of Namibia, on Aug 4. The 11th Chinese medical team sent to Namibia includes four doctors and nurses of traditional Chinese medicine from Zhejiang province. They treat about 600 patients monthly free of charge at the Chinese acupuncture department of Katutura State Hospital. China sent its first medical team to Namibia in 1996. Wu Changwei / Xinhua

Heroes Day speech: Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe (center) attends the 36th National Heroes Day celebration in Harare, capital of Zimbabwe, on Aug 8. In a national address, Mugabe said that his government would not tolerate any violent demonstrations aimed at removing his government from power. Xinhua

Paper protest: A Zimbabwean demonstrator shows defunct local currency in downtown Harare, capital of Zimbabwe, on Aug 3. Hundreds of Zimbabwean protesters marched in the capital against the impending introduction of bond notes and the lack of jobs. Xinhua

Reaching higher: Ethiopian students attend an awards ceremony for 2016/17 Chinese government scholarships for Ethiopian students at the Chinese embassy in Addis Ababa on Aug 3. Twenty-six students won scholarships to pursue master's and doctorate studies at universities in China. Michael Tewelde / Xinhua

(China Daily Africa Weekly 08/12/2016 page5)

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